IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026 PDF Topics, Pattern

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts this exam to recruit clerical staff for nationalized banks across India. It is a highly popular entry-level bank job. The selection is based on two online tests: Prelims and Mains. Unlike officer exams, there is no interview phase, meaning your Mains score directly decides your selection. The Prelims test evaluates your speed in English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning. The Mains exam adds General and Financial Awareness to the mix. To score well, you must practice mock tests daily to improve your speed. Most candidates spend four to six months of regular practice to clear the sectional cut-offs. Use our tracker below to tick off topics and monitor your daily bank prep milestones.

Conducted by

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University

Age limit

20-28 years (varies by category)

Pattern

Prelims (Online), Mains (Online)

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Detailed topic-wise syllabus

Recommended reference books

Subject	Book	Author / publisher
Quantitative Aptitude	Fast Track Objective Arithmetic	Rajesh Verma
Reasoning	A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning	R.S. Aggarwal
English	Objective General English	S.P. Bakshi
Banking Awareness	Banking Awareness	Arihant Experts
Computer	Objective Computer Awareness	Arihant

IBPS Clerk Syllabus 2026

Offline syllabus progress

Detailed topic-wise syllabus

English Language

Numerical Ability

Reasoning Ability

General/Financial Awareness

English Language (Advanced)

Quantitative Aptitude (Advanced)

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

Recommended reference books

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